Testimonials
People love what they learn in my classes, but don’t take my word for it…
“Rachel’s self-defense class was very informative! My friends and I walked away with a variety of skills to defend ourselves. We now feel we have that "‘edge up’ if we are ever in a sticky situation. Rachel was a patient, kind, and well-informed instructor. Her laid back demeanor made us all feel very comfortable, and we thought she was very supportive and encouraging! I would recommend her class to anyone looking to enhance their self-defense skillset.”
Laura Besedin
"Rachel is a fabulous teacher—patient and knowledgeable. We learned valuable self-defense basics and she made absolutely sure that we understood each move and how to use it. We'll definitely be signing up for more classes with Rachel!"
Debbie Cohn
“Rachel is a dynamic and engaging instructor who is clearly passionate about women’s self defense. She taught a series of classes in my neighborhood that were extremely well-organized, informative, and even fun! I was so impressed by how much information she was able to impart in just three classes. I feel that the course has left me more aware of my surroundings, and more confident that, if necessary, I have tools at my disposal to help protect myself. Rachel’s classes contain a good balance of explanation, demonstration, and practice. Rachel is also very good at explaining exactly how to make precise movements to ensure that the skills that she teaches are effective, but will not result in personal injury. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from Rachel, and I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking to learn more about self-defense.”
Dora Chana Haar
“I absolutely enjoyed the training I received from Rachel in learning how to defend myself as a woman! I have experienced this kind of training before, but it has been a while. Rachel’s class was full of great information with hands-on practice and applications of techniques. I feel much more confident if I were ever in a situation where I would need to use it. Rachel, thank you so much for the valuable tools you taught me! Highly recommended!”
Jennie Weinwurzel
“Rachel is just amazing. She taught self defense basics to our large group (ranging in age from 11 to 51) with passion and patience. She clearly explained every move in detail, how to apply it, and how to adapt it to specific situations. She answered all our questions clearly and watched to make sure that we all got each move down before moving on. Rachel is an inspiration and my two young daughters left the class feeling more confident—and motivated to keep learning self-defense!”
Bracha Peto
“I recently had the opportunity to take Rachel's self defense class and I cannot recommend it highly enough! The class was incredibly empowering and provided me with invaluable skills to protect myself in almost any situation. Rachel is highly skilled and knowledgeable, and created a safe and supportive environment for all participants. It was also great to see that the classes and exercises were structured to be inclusive to adolescents all the way up to senior citizens.
What I found most helpful about Rachel's class was the emphasis on awareness and prevention. Rachel taught us how to recognize potentially dangerous situations and how to avoid them before they escalate. I found this skill to be very applicable to everyday life and the knowledge has given me a sense of security in my everyday life.
I would highly recommend this self defense class to any woman looking to learn practical skills for protecting herself. It was an empowering experience for me and my teenage daughter.”
Itta Eisner
“This was such a great class. Rachel created a safe space for me to feel comfortable outside my comfort zone, all while being able to break down all the skills and techniques so it was easy to learn. I highly recommend this class and experience.”
Gabrielle Reznik
“I recently took an introductory series of classes in women’s self-defense with Rachel. In the few classes I took, Rachel gave me an awareness of my surroundings and confidence to be prepared. Our class consisted of women of all ages. Rachel handled it all with humor and professionalism. We had fun, we learned a lot, and we left wanting more.”
Evelyn Teigman